| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.40 | 5.495% | $44.7299 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.40 | 12.294% | $164.3984 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.65 | 6.546% | $72.0784 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 7.521% | $203.0212 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.61 | 8.406% | $25.5947 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.41 | 13.640% | $166.3803 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.53 | 5.461% | $186.1703 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.82 | $862.3732 | $862.37 | $862.40 | $862.40 | |